Cereal Growers Association (CGA) a national non-profit farmer-based organisation in looking to hire experienced Field Agribusiness Coordinators to be based in Migori, Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Tharaka Nithi, Embu and Trans Nzoia Counties. The job involves the coordination of all project activities at the county level, identification, capacity building of and service delivery by identified rural agripreneurs, facilitating sustainable private sector participation and investment in program activities and submission of the relevant reports and documentation. In essence, the Agribusiness Coordinator works to ensure that markets work better for smallholder farmers through improved productivity and increased incomes.
Overall, the role of an
Agribusiness Coordinator is to facilitate and coordinate various
program activities, ensuring that they are implemented successfully and
meet the needs of stakeholders. They must have a good understanding of
agricultural practices, as well as agribusiness and project management
skills, to effectively manage projects and achieve their objectives.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- The
roles and responsibilities of the Field Agribusiness Coordinator include:
- Project
Management: Oversees the development and implementation of agricultural
projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and
meet project objectives.
- Stakeholder
Management: Manages relationships with stakeholders, including farmers,
suppliers, off-takers, government agencies, and other organizations to
ensure the smooth implementation of projects.
- Market
Analysis and Linkages: Conducts market research and analysis to identify
opportunities for agricultural products and services by farmer service
centers.
- Selection
of Rural Agripreneurs: Facilitates the selection, profiling, and effective
coordination of rural agripreneurs for aggregation of inputs/output
demand, linkage to service providers, and extension services to
smallholder farmers.
- Training
and Capacity Building: Provides mentorship and coaching programs to
farmers and rural agripreneurs and other stakeholders to improve their
knowledge and skills in agribusiness.
- Digitization
of Rural Agripreneurs: Works with a range of service providers and
stakeholders to appropriately digitize the operations of rural
agripreneurs for operational efficiency and sustainability.
- Financial
Management: Manages the financial resources of agricultural projects,
including budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
- Submission
of Reports: Prepares and submits activity progress reports and any other
documentation and analysis as may be required.
- Branding
and Communication: Ensures that the organisations reputation and image is
safe-guarded and enhanced through appropriate display and engagement.
- General:
Performs any other roles as may be assigned by their supervisor.
Qualifications
- Degree
in any agriculture, business-related field, or project management
- Five
(5) years experience gained in agricultural project implementation
involving smallholder farmers in rural areas.
- Excellent
inter-personal and mobilization skills and proven ability to facilitate
multi-stakeholder fora.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
- Innovative,
proactive, and problem-solving skills.
- Motorbike
riding experience would be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants
should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position,
their preferred county, clearly stating what skills, competence and experience
they are bringing to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone
and email contacts) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the
candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to recruitment@cga.co.ke before
or on 6th March 2023.
The position title and
county of interest should be clearly marked on the subject line of
the cover letter. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Cereal Growers
Association (www.cga.co.ke) is
an equal opportunity employer.
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